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The Car Connection is a division of High Gear Media, a specialized media organization that creates captivating, high-quality automotive content. They operate some of the fastest-growing car websites on the internet, focusing on important buyer and vehicle categories. Notable sites under their umbrella include Motor Authority, Green Car Reports, and Family Car Guide.

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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan costs $30,920, drops third row option

1 month ago | thecarconnection.com | Stephen Edelstein

Volkswagen on Wednesday confirmed pricing for the redesigned 2025 Tiguan small crossover, which is lighter and more powerful than the outgoing model but loses its third-row seat option. Pricing starts at $30,920 (including a $1,425 destination charge) for the base Tiguan S grade with front-wheel drive, which is $615 more than the current model.
Test drive: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid delivers compromise

1 month ago | thecarconnection.com | Joel Feder

Mazda CX-50 Hybrid cribs the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s powertrainCX-50 Hybrid lives with compromised packaging2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid costs $35,390; undercuts Honda CR-V HybridThe 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is what happens when you take the soul of an unexciting Toyota and shove it into an already mildly compromised Mazda. Consider us disappointed. While the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid won’t set an enthusiast’s heart aflame, or really raise anyone’s pulse.
Ford recalls bevy of trucks and SUVs over trailer brake issue, again

1 month ago | thecarconnection.com | Stephen Edelstein

Ford is recalling 10,627 pickup trucks and SUVs a second time because a trailer-brake software issue may not have been corrected under a previous recall.
VW ID.4 and Audi Q4 E-Tron recalled for loss of drive power

1 month ago | thecarconnection.com | Stephen Edelstein

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 13,769 VW and Audi electric vehicles because of a battery issue—but not with the high-voltage battery packs that drive these vehicles. The recall of 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2024-2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback models focuses on the charging system for the 12-volt battery.
2025 Ram 2500 Review: Prices, Specs, and Photos

1 month ago | thecarconnection.com | Joel Feder

Luxurious interior in high-end trucks Huge Mega Cab Turbodiesel has all the torque Smooth shifting 8-speed transmission Refined for an HD truck Safety tech isn’t standard Gets expensive quickly Guzzles fuel Sport hood hurts visibility Sloppy steering While spendy, the turbodiesel engine is a worthwhile option for anyone serious about getting work done with the Ram HD.
Cadillac CT sedans, Chevy Camaro recalled for bad transmission

1 month ago | thecarconnection.com | Robert Duffer

GM has recalled 90,081 Cadillac sedans and the Chevy Camaro coupe for a bad valve in the 10-speed automatic transmission that could, over time, cause the wheels to lock up, according to a NHTSA disclosure on Monday. The issue comes from a transmission control valve exclusive to the 10-speed automatic. Over time, the valves can wear excessively, leading to an eventual loss of pressure within the valve. That can result in harsh shifting or, "in rare cases," the wheels can momentarily lock up.
What happens if Trump kills EV tax credit?

1 month ago | thecarconnection.com | Stephen Edelstein

The Trump Administration has signaled that it could eliminate the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit that was renewed under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). That could not only raise the effective prices of many EVs for consumers, but also impact manufacturing jobs, according to a new study. The study comes from the REPEAT Project, a Princeton University program that conducts analysis of environmental policy.
Test drive: 2025 Acura ADX small crossover makes big impression

1 month ago | thecarconnection.com | Robert Duffer

Acura’s newest SUV comes up only a couple inches shorter than the RDXADX small crossover is priced about $5,000 less than rivals such as the Lexus NXADX uses a 190-hp 1.5-liter turbo-4 with a CVT and available all-wheel driveI didn’t have many expectations for the new 2025 Acura ADX. Built off the Integra sedan but positioned like the Honda HR-V, how could yet another small crossover move the needle on my miserly tachocardiogram?
2025 Top Safety Cars: IIHS Best Picks

1 month ago | thecarconnection.com | Robert Duffer

More rigorous crash-test standards by the IIHS emphasize back-seat safetyMazda continues to excel with Top Safety Pick+ awards on nearly all its modelsThe IIHS keeps intensifying crash-test standards as more automakers come in complianceBack seat drivers should benefit from front seat safety, based on the latest safety criteria established by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Lincoln recalls over 35,000 Navigators due to short circuit, possible fires

1 month ago | thecarconnection.com | Stephen Edelstein

Lincoln is recalling 35,328 Navigator full-size SUVs because lights on their exterior mirrors could short circuit and potentially start fires. The recall covers 2015-2017 models with LED puddle lamps on the exterior mirrors that project the Lincoln logo onto the ground when the driver approaches and unlocks the vehicle.